AI In-brief 13 Sept 13:33

Man is first to stand trial under Hong Kong's security law

Tong Ying-kit is the first person to stand trial under Hong Kong's national security law, accused of inciting secession.
He allegedly drove a motorcycle into police officers while displaying a flag with the banned 'Liberate Hong Kong' slogan, with the trial proceeding without a jury and carrying a maximum penalty of life in prison.

AI In-brief Today 14:11

Panadda reports to Ban Na police to prove her innocence

Panadda Wongphudee, suspended chairwoman of the ‘Do Good Foundation’, reported to Ban Na police to deny allegations of encroaching on forest reserves with her husband for a trail run facility.
She presented a land contract, asserting her non-involvement in the alleged encroachment, stating the purchase was solely between her husband and the local administration.
Concurrently, Panadda faces a new accusation of public fraud, allegedly misusing foundation donations to build a pool villa in Phuket.
Concerns were raised regarding the foundation's three bank accounts for donations and the authority of her husband, who is not a board member, to approve foundation expenditures.